Are you interested in a meaningful career that allows you to make an impact? If you're excited by the opportunity to work in a collaborative role where you will build your knowledge of the financial services industry, then help propel your career by applying for our Senior Administrative Assistant role at Columbia Threadneedle Investments.

This role offers:
??? An opportunity to deepen knowledge of financial services industry
??? A collaborative, team-based environment where you will engage with colleagues and clients throughout the day
??? Access to training to enhance your skill set
??? Boston-based position with hybrid working environment; weekly schedule includes a mix of in-office and remote work

This role will be doing scheduling of meetings/conferences, may read and respond to emails and requests on behalf of the leader(s), prepare presentations, internal and external communications, domestic and occasional international travel arrangements, expense reports and invoices, and coordinate department programs, offsites, special events or conferences. Respond to ad hoc requests and provide project support, logistics for meetings. Extend independent judgment over prioritization of work, and on behalf of the leader.

Responsibilities

??? Independently manage leader(s) calendar and meeting prioritization.
??? Schedule meetings and/or conferences by interacting with internal/external clients/partners to coordinate calendars, accommodations, meeting materials and supplies. May read and respond to emails and requests on behalf of the leader; ensure leader is informed of pending requests or requests where follow up is required.
??? Prepare expense reports, invoices, presentations, internal/external communication, domestic and international travel arrangements, and other misc. reports.
??? Coordinate/administer department programs (recognition, timekeeping, budgets, supply management, etc.), offsites, and special events or conferences.
??? Respond to ad hoc requests (filing, copying, etc.) and provide project/program support representing the team (researching issues or questions about policies or practices, coordinate a conference, etc.).
??? Possible onboarding of new employees within the business group.
??? Back up for other Senior Administrative Assistant within department.

Required Qualifications

??? 3-5 years of relevant experience.
??? Advanced proficiency and experience with Outlook - managing complicated calendars.
??? Proficiency w/ computer programs (MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and administrative programs (Ariba Buyer, XMS, Concur, etc.).
??? Ability to multi-task, quickly change direction and independently prioritize work in order to support multiple people.
??? Ability to anticipate needs and use independent judgment given limited availability of leader.
??? Ability to exercise discretion due to accessing and handling sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications

??? Bachelors degree or equivalent.
??? Travel booking experience.
??? Experience with Microsoft TEAMS, Excel, Powerpoint and SharePoint.
Administrative programs (Ariba Buyer, XMS, Concur, etc.) helpful

About Our Company

Millions of people around the world rely on Columbia Threadneedle Investments to manage their money. We're intentionally built to help our clients succeed, backed by a global team of 2,000 people including more than 450 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. At Columbia Threadneedle, you'll find the promise we make to our clients is the same one we make to our employees: Your success is our priority. In addition to our competitive total rewards package, employees stay with us because of our culture and commitment to their development. And, backed by the strength of our parent company, Ameriprise Financial, we are committed to providing you with the tools, resources, recognition and rewards to help you shape the career you want.

Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.